Building a Bankroll by AVP Resident Pro Benton Blakeman

BentonBlakeman · **Joined:** Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:09 pm **Posts:** 1631

Building a solid working bankroll is one of the most important aspects in poker. While some of us play for recreation and some of us play professionally, money is the one constant that each of us need to stay in action at the poker table. If you have a nine to five job and support your bankroll from that money then this article isn't exactly meant for you. The point of todays article is about how to grow your bankroll while also minimizing your risk of losing it....

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birdiemachine · **Posted:** Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:21 pm

Good stuff! I play 4-5 times a year in local casinos over the last 6-7 years and I know who the regulars and good players are. Regs doesn't always equal good by the way...as you already know. I play about 50-50 1/2 vs 2/5 and it all depends on the lineup of the games. I have a 9-5 job, but keep a separate bankroll for poker to pay for luxuries for family.

In my area, Louisville/Cincy...2/5 is about as big a game as you can find without a tournament series going on. PLO games can get crazy action at times, but I'm a fish out of water in those games.

I guess I'll get to my point and state that game selection is most important when taking your "Shots". I've played 5/10 a few times, but all at times when I knew the game was good for me. I was willing to lose $2k in those "shots" and not worry about my results.

guynotes · **Posted:** Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:45 am

I'm enjoying your articles. Being one of those "casual" players I am always interested with how the regulars and/or fulltime players handle their cash flow. It's also a good gauge for me to have reality settle in and realise that my game is fed from a 9 to 5 job. Thanks again and keep them coming.

rungood1time · **Posted:** Sun May 06, 2012 8:04 pm

One of the most helpful blogs in helping me set up a manageable bankroll especially with something so small! Thanks

BentonBlakeman · **Joined:** Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:09 pm **Posts:** 1631

rungood1time wrote:

One of the most helpful blogs in helping me set up a manageable bankroll especially with something so small! Thanks

Glad you enjoyed it

HemmaCuda · **Joined:** Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:38 pm **Posts:** 8

Must read article for any player starting out. Great advice Benton!

BentonBlakeman · **Joined:** Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:09 pm **Posts:** 1631

HemmaCuda wrote:

Must read article for any player starting out. Great advice Benton!

Thanks! I hoping I wasn't gonna find an "fwiw I disagree with this article" comment, LOL. All joking aside, I'm happy to read differing view point. It's the best way for us as a community to learn together when we have healthy debates.

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